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Efficacy of two commercially available dentifrices in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity
K V V Prasad1, R Sohoni, S Tikare
1Department of Public Health Dentistry, SDM College of Dental Sciences and Hosptial, Dharwad, India.
Summary
Both Anchor toothpaste and Colgate Total effectively reduced tooth hypersensitivity after 12 weeks of use. No statistically significant difference was found between the two desensitizing toothpastes.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Health
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Tooth hypersensitivity is a common condition affecting many adults.
- Several dentifrices are available for managing tooth sensitivity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of Anchor toothpaste and Colgate Total in reducing tooth hypersensitivity.
- To evaluate the reduction in hypersensitivity after 12 weeks of brushing.
Main Methods:
- A parallel-design clinical study involving 60 adults with tooth sensitivity.
- Participants were randomly assigned to use either Anchor toothpaste (test) or Colgate Total (control) for 12 weeks.
- Hypersensitivity was assessed using tactile, hot, and cold stimuli at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks.
Main Results:
- Both toothpastes significantly reduced tooth hypersensitivity across all tested stimuli (tactile, heat, cold) compared to baseline.
- Anchor toothpaste showed reductions ranging from 20.35% to 59.78%.
- Colgate Total showed reductions ranging from 13.02% to 45.14%.
Conclusions:
- Both Anchor toothpaste and Colgate Total demonstrated efficacy in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity over a 12-week period.
- There was no statistically significant difference in the reduction of hypersensitivity between the two tested toothpastes.
